Tweehonderdjarige herdenking van het overlijden van G.E. Rumphius 1902 1902

This silver medal, created by Dutch artist Jacob Jan van Goor in 1902, commemorates the bicentennial of the death of Georg Eberhard Rumphius, a renowned Dutch naturalist and author. The obverse depicts Rumphius seated at a table, working on his book "Herbarium Amboinense", while the reverse showcases a coastal scene with ships and a mountainous landscape, symbolic of Rumphius's extensive travels and studies in the East Indies. This medal is a testament to the enduring legacy of Rumphius and his significant contributions to science and natural history.